A+ In the UK

[Outcoded]

Getting peed of with Computing degree.

Has anyone here done an A+ in the UK? How much does it cost? How long did it take? Where do you have to go for exams?

Thanks

[Geek #1]

It costs around £1000 to do the full course + Exam fee's. The Exams by themselves are £100 each, (one for Hardware and One for Software).

I used a local training firm, but the exams are administered by Sylvian Prometric, but most Computer Training firms are licensed with them. Do a search on the web and there will be a training company near to you.

If you are fairly clued up on PC's and Windows the exam's are a piece of cake. Just get a good A+ training guide and don't bother with the course itself.

I can recommend the Mike Meyer's series, this is what I used and it contains all the information you need to pass.

[Outcoded]

Thanks, I'll look into that.

Whoa... I'm a senior member!

[Outcoded]

Charge 300J... bzzzt zap beep beep beep

And we all thought this thread was dead

OK, so I've read the book, done a few online tests and am generally ready for the test. The only problem is how the **** do I find a test centre? (Preferably in the Lincolnshire/Humberside area).

I've tried M$'s site and there's very little on there (the + really confuses the search engine).

Thanks folks.

[Chipzilla]

Get a list of centres at <a href="http://www.2test.com/tcl/Centers.jsp?pts=1008255391581" target="_blank">http://www.2test.com/tcl/Centers.jsp?pts=1008255391581</a>. If that link doesn't work try this one: <a href="http://www.2test.com/tcl/ZipCode.jsp" target="_blank">http://www.2test.com/tcl/ZipCode.jsp</a>. There are five pages of UK test centres... My geography's ****e, so you'll have to pick one out yourself.

[Outcoded]

Thanks for that, I didn't realise the exam was compTIA not M$ - d'oh!

Think we can lay this thread to rest again.

[confus-ed]

Hang on, you want to sack your computing degree off for A+?

Methinks any techie worth his salt can do this in his tea break.

Re-think.

If you want a job now think A+ and a.n.other quali(and experience!). MCP, MCSE, CCNA, a degree!!! etc. Times are suddenly real tough unless you really know

[Garak]

I did the A+ in 7mins for the hardware and 12mins for the software cos i took my time, - PASSED i dont know wheather its cos im average at what i do, or cos the exam is crap, personally im hoping its the first option.

Good Luck if you decide to do it, but i recommend you finish your degree first. I wish had the opportunity.

[Outcoded]

[quote]Originally posted by confus-ed:
<strong>Hang on, you want to sack your computing degree off for A+?

Methinks any techie worth his salt can do this in his tea break.

Re-think.

If you want a job now think A+ and a.n.other quali(and experience!). MCP, MCSE, CCNA, a degree!!! etc. Times are suddenly real tough unless you really know </strong><hr></blockquote>

No m8, just need something to do on the side to keep my brain working while I'm not teching. As far as the degree goes... only another 18 months